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Day 01: Haridwar – Uttarkashi (190kms/6hr)
Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station / Doiwala Airport, later drive to Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel, Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Night Halt.

Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected.

Day 02: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)
We proceed to Gangotri (3048 mts), enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Oernight stay at Uttarkashi.

Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.

Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.

Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

Day 03: Uttarkashi -  Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr)
Early morning, drive straight to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel, night halt.

Day 04: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30kms by road & 14kms Trek)
Morning drive to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple. Night halt.

Gaurikund: At a distance of 5kms from Sonprayag and at an altitude of 1982 meters., one can take bath in the hot water pond here and visit the Gauri Temple. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 05: Kedarnath – Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms/3hr by Road)
Early morning, after Temple Darshan trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in Hotel at Rudraprayag. Night Halt.

Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river Alaknanda.

Day 06: Rudraprayag – Badrinath (160kms/7hr)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Badrinath Temple, There are other interesting sight seeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay.

Badrinath one of the ‘Four Dhams’ is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name “Badri van”, meaning “forest of berries”.

Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Brahama Kapal : A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.

Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye.

Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.

Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple, Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.

Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet.

Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.

Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.

Day 07: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr) 
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Later drive back to Joshimath / Pipalkoti / Kirtinagar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four ‘Maths’ established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many temples in the township most important is the temple of Nir Singh in commotion of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is with time and the popular belief holds that the day the the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri. Joshimath is connected by regular bus service to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath and many other centres in the region.

Day 08: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (165kms/5-6 hrs)
Drive to Haridwar enroute visit Rishikesh Sight Seeing. Later transfer to Haridwar Railway Station. Tour End.

Rishikesh, the ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga  and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Package Includes :
Accommodation on twin sharing (DBR  CPAI / EPAI) Basis.
Transportation by Non A/C Vehicle with all road, state taxes, driver allowance, permit & night halt charges.

Package Excludes :
2.58% Govt. Service Tax, All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, land slides etc. and anything not specified in cost include.

COST

TOTAL TOUR COST (Per Person): NETT RATES HENCE NON-COMMISSIONABLE

PAX (Min)	Vehicle Used	Premium Package (MAPAI)	Luxury Package (MAPAI)	Deluxe Package (CPAI)	Regular Package (EPAI)	Standard Package (EPAI)
02	Tata Indigo	32,000	27,155	23,815	18,895	17,425
02	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	35,350	30,510	27,165	22,245	20,775
02	Toyota Innova	36,590	31,745	28,400	23,480	22,010
04	Tavera / Xylo / Ertiga	27,540	22,695	19,355	14,435	12,975
04	Toyota Innova	28,135	23,290	19,950	15,025	13,560
06	Tavera / Xylo	25,165	20,320	16,980	12,060	10,590
06	Toyota Innova	25,560	20,715	17,375	12,450	10,980
06	Tempo Traveler(09 Seater)	27,760	22,915	19,575	14,650	13,185
08	Tempo Traveler(09 Seater)	25,790	20,945	17,600	12,700	10,625
10	Tempo Traveler(12 Seater)	24,590	19,750	16,400	11,480	09,910
12	Tempo Excel(12 Seater)	23,800	18,960	15,620	10,700	09,230
12	Mini Coach (15 Seater)	26,380	21,535	18,195	13,275	11,805
14	Mini Coach (15 Seater)	25,500	20,655	17,315	12,390	10,925
16	Tempo Traveler + Innova	25,500	20,660	17,320	12,400	10,930
16	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	27,100	22,250	18,910	13,985	12,515
18	Tempo Traveler x 02	25,650	20,810	17,465	12,545	11,075
18	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	26,325	21,480	18,140	13,220	11,750
20	Mini Coach (22/27 Seater)	25,715	19,600	17,525	12,605	11,135
20	Tempo Traveler x 02	25,100	19,230	16,920	11,995	10,525

Extra Mattress / Person	10,750	8,800	6,100	3,800	2,900
SUPPLEMENT (Breakfast)	NIL	NIL	NIL	0950	0800
SUPPLEMENT(B/F & Dinner)	NIL	NIL	1,900	2,350	2,200

EPAI   =         ROOM ONLY WITHOUT MEALS
CPAI   =         ROOM WITH BREAKFAST
MAPAI=         ROOM WITH ONE MAJER MEAL (EITHER LUNCH / DINNER) & BREAKFAST

HOTEL

HOTELS DETAILS:-

Destination	Standard Package Hotels (EPAI)
Uttarkashi (02 Nights)	Shree Niwas / Bhagirathi / Mahima / Akash Ganga
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Raj Hans / Raj Palace / Vijay laxmi
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Jhalla Ram / Jhanvi / Himalayan
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Deepak Lodge / Jwalpa / Tapovan / Tulsi
Badrinath (01 Night)	Bholagiri / Manav Kalyaan / Balananda

 

Destination	Regular Package Hotels (EPAI)
Uttarkashi (02 Nights)	Hotel Shivlinga (Dlx)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Mritunjay Palace / Hotel Shubham / Hotel Himalayan
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Std Room) / Agra House
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Pushpdeep / Aradhana / Narayana
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Charan Paduka / Dwarikesh

 

Destination	Deluxe Package Hotels (CPAI)
Uttarkashi (02 Nights)	Ganga Ashray (A/C Superior Room)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Camp Nirwana (Swiss Tents) / Shivalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Superior Room)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel New Snow Crest / The Narayana Palace (S.Dlx)

 

Destination	Luxury Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Uttarkashi (02 Nights)	Ganga Ashray (A/C Dlx – River Facing)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	Camp Nirwana (Swiss Tents) / Shiwalik Valley Resort (S.Dlx)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Hotel Mandakini (A/C Superior Room)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico

 

Destination	Premium Package Hotels (MAPAI)
Harsil (01 Night)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Uttarkashi (01 Nights)	Hotel Ganga Ashray (A/C Dlx – River Facing Room)
Guptkashi (01 Night)	The Chardham Camps (Swiss Tents)
Kedarnath (01 Night)	Punjab Sindh Awas (Dlx Room)
Rudraprayag (02 Nights)	Monal Resort (A/C Premium)
Badrinath (01 Night)	Hotel Sarovar Portico